I'm a big fan of enchiladas, but I seldom make them myself. I found this recipe and couldn't resist giving it a try. These creamy, cheesy enchiladas are better than the fare I usually get … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 13 – My Coffee Cupboard Runneth Over
The cabinet above my coffee maker is a little over stuffed. I keep a supply of coffee, coffee filters, and mugs there. I also keep tea and hot chocolate mixes along with straws. It all sort of made … [Read more...]
A Snake in the Easter Grass
Snakes are not everyone's cup of tea, but my grandson Landon is intrigued by them. He loves to read about them and learn all he can about the different types and where they live. For a six-year-old, … [Read more...]
Pound Cake Cookies
Spring has arrived, and these Pound Cake Cookies are perfect for the events that come with springtime. If you're hostessing a tea or a shower this spring you may want to serve a tray of these buttery … [Read more...]
Cream Cheese Jalapeño Sausage Pinwheels
These sausage pinwheels are a versatile dish that can be served as a tasty appetizer or as breakfast on their own or paired with eggs. I love recipes that make use of crescent roll dough, and I know … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 12 – The Mail
One of the most persistent and frustrating sources of clutter at my house is the mail. A new stack comes every day and often yesterday's stack is still lying where it was thrown the day before. Most … [Read more...]
Crunchy Pecan Chicken
This Crunchy Pecan Chicken recipe is one that I have adapted from my 2002 Southern Living Homestyle Cookbook. This is a good baked chicken recipe with a lot of taste and crunch from the toppings. The … [Read more...]
Making a Tied Fabric Wreath
There may be as many ways to make fabric wreaths as there are crafters who make them. Some are made with short pieces of fabric tied on wire forms, others are made with squares of fabric pinned to … [Read more...]
Tote Bags From Place Mats
Tote bags have been my most recent sewing project, and these bags are put together with nothing more than ordinary place mats and ribbon. I saw this fun idea made by Daisha at The Family Scientista, … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 11 – The Ironing
My ironing habits have changed since I became a retiree. When I worked full time I would spend 3 or 4 hours on the weekend catching up on my ironing for the week, then I would put it away until the … [Read more...]
